New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio faced instant and widespread backlash late on Monday night over a tweet that singled out the “Jewish community” in threatening arrests for not following social distancing guidelines.

We regret that the funeral today of our Rabbi of blessed memory ended in chaos and in controversy, and we feel that it’s incumbent on us to explain what happened.

Our Rabbi was revered by thousands as a holy, humble and caring person, and they wanted to participate in the funeral. We came up with a plan to have many streets closed, so that people participate and walk the coffin while following the social distancing rules and wearing masks. People walk the streets daily, thus, a funeral – we thought – shouldn’t be different, as long the rules are followed. Unfortunately, this didn’t pan out, and NYPD had to disperse the crowds. (read the rest at Yeshiva World)

The media virtually ignored the rise of 21st century leftwing Nazism in NYC. And they covered for Bill de Blasio. But de Blasio’s latest tweet is an open declaration of his life long antisemitism.

Under de Blasio, New York City has become dangerous for Jews. Would De Blasio have singled out New York City’s Muslim community with such venom, if such a funeral was taking place in Bay Ridge? Would he have singled out any other religious minority? Not a chance. On the contrary, de Blasio has committed to serve 500,000 free halal meals to Muslims during Ramadan.

He gave 10 million dollars to notorious jihad Jew hater Linda Sarsour’s organization. He is a long time supporter of anti-semitic causes. Democrats and their running dogs in the media have normed Jew hatred and violence against Jews.

My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period.

Something absolutely unacceptable happened in Williamsburg tonite: a large funeral gathering in the middle of this pandemic. When I heard, I went there myself to ensure the crowd was dispersed. And what I saw WILL NOT be tolerated so long as we are fighting the Coronavirus

New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio faced instant and widespread backlash late on Monday night over a tweet that singled out the “Jewish community” in threatening arrests for not following social distancing guidelines.

De Blasio tweeted: “My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has passed. I have instructed the NYPD to proceed immediately to summons or even arrest those who gather in large groups. This is about stopping this disease and saving lives. Period.”

De Blasio’s threat to take action against those who were not following social distancing guidelines comes as his city has been hit harder by the coronavirus than anywhere else in the U.S.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) responded: “Would DeBlasio have sent this identical tweet with the word “Jewish” replaced by any other religious minority? If not, why not? Laws should be enforced neutrally w/o targeting religious faith. #ProtectFreeExercise”

Would DeBlasio have sent this identical tweet with the word “Jewish” replaced by any other religious minority? If not, why not? Laws should be enforced neutrally w/o targeting religious faith. #ProtectFreeExercisehttps://t.co/dMVcX0bin4

Lis Smith, who worked on Democrat Pete Buttigieg’s failed presidential campaign, responded: “NYC has been a refuge for Jews fleeing persecution and death for decades and more. How on earth does the mayor of NYC single them out for persecution in the middle of a pandemic? Words do not exist to describe the criminal incompetence at City Hall.”

NYC has been a refuge for Jews fleeing persecution and death for decades and more.

How on earth does the mayor of NYC single them out for persecution in the middle of a pandemic?

Washington Examiner Executive Editor Seth Mandel responded: “You lowlife cretinous bobblehead. There’s only one community you would address this way. And it’s the one that just went through a pogrom on your watch, as you let it happen. The Jewish people will survive your term in office, despite your best efforts. Am Yisrael chai.”

You lowlife cretinous bobblehead. There's only one community you would address this way. And it's the one that just went through a pogrom on your watch, as you let it happen.

The Jewish people will survive your term in office, despite your best efforts. Am Yisrael chai. https://t.co/mcOcjnWdFf

Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro responded: “I can’t imagine de Blasio saying this about any other community. It’s pretty amazing. And for the record, MANY of the leaders of the Jewish community have taken strong stands on social distancing.”

I can't imagine de Blasio saying this about any other community. It's pretty amazing. And for the record, MANY of the leaders of the Jewish community have taken strong stands on social distancing. https://t.co/aqlL7Yr8Xs

Forward Editor Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt responded: “Dangerous choice of words, Mayor — accusing the entire Jewish community of the misbehavior of a minority. Would you dare to say this about any other group in this city?”

Dangerous choice of words, Mayor — accusing the entire Jewish community of the misbehavior of a minority. Would you dare to say this about any other group in this city? https://t.co/dpqDP2tDoA

New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz responded: “What’s amazing about this is he could have done this in a way that every Jew on your timeline would be cheering him. But nah, after last year’s anti-Semitism spike in NYC, he does it like this.”

What's amazing about this is he could have done this in a way that every Jew on your timeline would be cheering him. But nah, after last year's anti-Semitism spike in NYC, he does it like this. https://t.co/BjGSvoFzkn

Ted Cruz National Security Adviser Omri Ceren responded: “Publicly calling out Jews for gathering together & threatening police action to break them up, all in the name of public safety, is a lot of things. But original it is not.”

Publicly calling out Jews for gathering together & threatening police action to break them up, all in the name of public safety, is a lot of things. But original it is not. https://t.co/rNT3RAnIjE

Podcast host Dave Rubin responded: “You’re an awful human being. And for the record I was ahead of the curve on it. Also, my sister and her family just moved out of what was once the greatest city in the world. Mazel tov. (Thats Jew talk.)”

You’re an awful human being. And for the record I was ahead of the curve on it. Also, my sister and her family just moved out of what was once the greatest city in the world. Mazel tov. (Thats Jew talk.) pic.twitter.com/o7XLR7YBSc

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